Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $34,330 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $23,830
90th percentile $53,420
Employed locally 310
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,830
    25th
    $25,640
    50th (median)
    $34,330
    75th
    $45,430
    90th
    $53,420

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 56% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $78,160
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $76,390
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $73,880
    New Haven, CT $66,170
    Connecticut $65,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,050

    Nearby metros — Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $59,990
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $55,880
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $50,000
    Grants Pass, OR $49,150
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $47,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,540

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,820
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,590
    Childcare Workers $24,300
    Recreation Workers $31,140
    Animal Caretakers $28,620
    Residential Advisors $38,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Erie, PA is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salaries?

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Erie, PA is 25.7% below the national median of $46,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Erie?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $23,830 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,640.